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The Baudet de Poitou (also known as the Poitou Ass, the Poitou Donkey, the Poitevin Donkey, and the Mammoth Donkey) is a breed of donkey originating in the Poitou region of France. One of the most distinctive donkey breeds, it is also among the rarest and least-known. The "friendly, affectionate and docile" Poitou Donkey is "the oldest breed approved in France".

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baudet_de_Poitou

Theodore is one of the Poitou donkeys living here at the Sanctuary. The Poitou donkeys originate from France and stand at 14 to 15 hands. They have a thick coat which traditionally is matted and tangled and is brown bay in colour.